Last updated Monday, December 16, 2002

Emma L. Bowen Foundation for Minority Interests in Media

"The Emma L. Bowen Foundation was established by the media industry to increase access to permanent job opportunities for minority students. The Foundation's program is unlike other intern programs in that students work for a partner company during summers and school breaks from the end of their junior year in high school until they graduate from college. During that five-year period, students learn many aspects of corporate operations and develop company-specific skills. Corporations guide and develop minority students with the option of permanent placement upon completion of their college degree. Students in the program receive an hourly wage, as well as matching compensation to help pay for college tuition and expenses. Mentoring from selected staff in the sponsoring company is also a key element of the program."

"We currently have approximately 150 students actively participating in the program and an equal number of graduates. Approximately 40-45 new students are added to the program each year. The Foundation also maintains a talent bank for use by media companies recruiting minority employees."

Reading to Kids thanks the Emma L. Bowen Foundation for Minority Interests in Media for financially supporting our program.

• Emma L. Bowen Foundation for Minority Interests in Media
  1299 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
  11th Floor
  Washington, DC 20004
  Phone: (202) 637-4494
  Fax: (202) 637-4495
  www.emmabowenfoundation.com